The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI (11 - 13) vs. ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring Switch-Tronic (01 - 02)
€ 23,800
€ 52,700
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring.
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
57.2
69.8
77.6
54.7
68.5
76.3
69.8 in
Width
68.5 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.3 in
57.2 in
Height
54.7 in
104
183.7
107.3
176.3
183.7 in
Length
176.3 in
104 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3406 lb
Curb Weight
3428 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4619 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.64 %
General
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
3R
Generation
E46
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
S52-B33
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
3.3 L / 161 cu in
118 hp
at 3650 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 6200 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
118 hp
276 hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
247 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
170 lb‑ft
247 lb‑ft
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Performance
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
122 mph
Maximum Speed
160 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
▶ REPLAY
28.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.42 lb/hp
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
28.86 lb/hp
12.42 lb/hp
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
20 mpg
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
20 mpg
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
23 mpg
city
13 mpg
41 mpg
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.6 gal
588 mi
Range
332 mi
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
588 mi
332 mi
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Environmental Impact
140.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
223.5 kWh
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
140.2 kWh
223.5 kWh
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 3
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
454 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Exeo ST 1.8 TSI
ALPINA B3 3.3 Touring
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.3 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.1 cu ft
